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  • 56 golfers joined in the first tournament of the season, a fundraiser for Lila's Angels Travel Foundation.

    Charity Golf Tournament Reaches High

    May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments | More

    The sun was shining and the smiles were wide, as golfers joined in the 2nd annual charity golf tournament on May 11 at the Silver Birch Golf Club.  The tournament, first of the season, was organized by George and Linda Unrau and the … Read the rest

  • Office administrators Janice Hailes, Deanne Demings, Music Teacher Colleen Slocum, Principal Egbert Stang, Vice Principal Tamara Czinkota, CHAMP Team Co-ordinator Sandra Hardy and Educational Assistant, Sherry Burkin. Photo by Brandi Bedson

    Connect…With Others!

    May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments | More

    The CHAMP (Choosing Healthy Attitudes Modeling Pals) Mental Health Capacity building team,

    in partnership with staff and students, acknowledged Mental Health Week 

    May 6-10 at the Fox Creek School.

    Connect…With Others!

    The week was filled with many activities promoting positive mental wellness … Read the rest

  • Grade one class from the Fox Creek School.

    A Showcase of Visual and Performing Arts

    May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments | More

    A showcase of visual and performing arts was loud and clear at the 8th Annual Artsfest on May 9 in Valleyview.

    There was a packed gym, filled with different schools in the district, who joined together to perform and
    celebrate Education Week.

    O’ … Read the rest

  • Nail Technician, Brittney McLere alongside Glitz owner, Lisa Waye.

    All A-Glitz!

    May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments | More

    Excitement and nerves were felt by Lisa Waye, owner of Glitz.  She had the shop in tip top shape with all her nail products on display, her new store sign on the front of the building and the door wide … Read the rest

  • Gold Medal winners in Las Vegas, visiting Hoover Dam. L: Cam MacKinnon, Marc Johnson, Tyler Plamondon, Mike Davidson, James Swaines, Brett Lamb, Ian Young, Chace Lamb and Chris McKennitt in front. Photo by Tracy Oko.

    Fox Vegas Hockey team wins Gold in Viva Las Vegas

    May 13, 2013 | 1 Comment | More

    Bright lights, a short flight and very little sleep, a group of 9 Fox Vegas men participated in a Can Am hockey tournament in Las Vegas, May 3-5.

    Six players from the Chiefs recreational team; Chace Lamb, Tyler Plamondon, Marc … Read the rest

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Gold Medal winners in Las Vegas, visiting Hoover Dam. L: Cam MacKinnon, Marc Johnson, Tyler Plamondon, Mike Davidson, James Swaines, Brett Lamb, Ian Young, Chace Lamb and Chris McKennitt in front. Photo by Tracy Oko.

Fox Vegas Hockey team wins Gold in Viva Las Vegas

Bright lights, a short flight and very little sleep, a group of 9 Fox Vegas men participated in a Can Am hockey tournament in Las Vegas, May 3-5.

Six players from the Chiefs recreational team; Chace Lamb, Tyler Plamondon, Marc … Read the rest

May 13, 2013 | 1 Comment More

Community

56 golfers joined in the first tournament of the season, a fundraiser for Lila's Angels Travel Foundation.

Charity Golf Tournament Reaches High

The sun was shining and the smiles were wide, as golfers joined in the 2nd annual charity golf tournament on May 11 at the Silver Birch Golf Club.  The tournament, first of the season, was organized by George and Linda Unrau and the … Read the rest

May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Politics

Town Council – March & April

Town Council – March & April

Mayor not seeking Re-Election 

Mayor Leora MacKinnon announced at the April 15 town council meeting, she is not running for re-election this year.

She said “I am honored to be Mayor and will continue to do my best for the … Read the rest

April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Columns

Hope Ya Enjoy the Read

Hope Ya Enjoy the Read

Its edges are worn, its pages folded and bookmarked. It was brand new and hot off the press at one time.

His Cowboy Poetry an’ Short Stories book sits on my desk, autographed, where it’s sat for over two years. … Read the rest

May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Education

Office administrators Janice Hailes, Deanne Demings, Music Teacher Colleen Slocum, Principal Egbert Stang, Vice Principal Tamara Czinkota, CHAMP Team Co-ordinator Sandra Hardy and Educational Assistant, Sherry Burkin. Photo by Brandi Bedson

Connect…With Others!

The CHAMP (Choosing Healthy Attitudes Modeling Pals) Mental Health Capacity building team,

in partnership with staff and students, acknowledged Mental Health Week 

May 6-10 at the Fox Creek School.

Connect…With Others!

The week was filled with many activities promoting positive mental wellness … Read the rest

May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Sports

Summer Sports Schedule

Summer Sports Schedule

Summer Sports goes from May 13-June 27.

The schedule for Fox Creek Summer Sports is as follows:

Ball Hockey
Monday (Big Gym) Ages 5-7: 6:00-7:00 pm
Ages 8-10: 7:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday(Big Gym)Ages 11-14: 7:00-8:00 pm

Baseball
Wednesday(Baseball Diamonds by Arena)… Read the rest

May 8, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Other Recent News

Wildfire Hazard – Very High

Wildfire Hazard – Very High

There are currently two fires burning in the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area.

WWF019 located 3 km W of Groat Creek, 12.8 km SW of Whitecourt is currently Out of Control at 40 hectares. It is approximately 75% surrounded by long-term … Read the rest

May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Celebration of Life – Robert (Bob) Marple

Celebration of Life – Robert (Bob) Marple

MARPLE, Robert (Bob) Allen Cook

March 20, 1939 – May 17, 2013

It is with great sadness the family of Bob Marple of Spruce Grove; formerly of Fox Creek, announces his passing on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Stony Plain, … Read the rest

May 18, 2013 | 3 Comments More
Wildfire Hazard, Very High

Wildfire Hazard, Very High

The wildfire hazard for the area is currently VERY HIGH.

A Fire Advisory is still in effect for the Whitecourt Wildfire Management Area.

Existing permits have been suspended and no new permits will be issued until conditions allow. Safe campfires Read the rest

May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Long Weekend Enforcement Already Under Way

Long Weekend Enforcement Already Under Way

Officers from the Integrated Traffic Units (ITU) throughout the Province of Alberta have already been hard at work, trying to keep the highways safe this holiday long weekend.

Yesterday, Thursday May 16th, 2013,  officers from the four QEII Integrated Traffic … Read the rest

May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Fatality Collision – Hwy 43 by Onoway

Fatality Collision – Hwy 43 by Onoway

Update #2 – The early stage of the investigation reveals that an east bound garbage truck was crossing Highway 43 at the entrance to the town of Onoway.

A northbound vehicle struck the garbage truck damaging both vehicles.  As a … Read the rest

May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More
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